Relative survival rate
| Relative survival rate | |
|---|---|
| Term | Relative survival rate |
| Short definition | relative survival rate - (pronounced) (REH-luh-tiv ser-VY-vul …) A way to compare the survival of people who have a given disease versus those who don't, over a given period of time. This is usually five years from the date of diagnosis or the start of treatment for those with the condition. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
relative survival rate - (pronounced) (REH-luh-tiv ser-VY-vul …) A way to compare the survival of people who have a given disease versus those who don't, over a given period of time. This is usually five years from the date of diagnosis or the start of treatment for those with the condition. It is calculated by dividing the percentage of patients with the disease who are alive at the end of the period by the percentage of people in the general population of the same sex and age who are alive at the end of the same period. The relative survival rate shows whether the disease shortens life
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